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Add macOS answer to FAQ for opening a new window using macOS. #563

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### FAQ

Question: Why is the synchronised scrolling lagging?
#### *Why is the synchronised scrolling lagging?*

Answer: set `updatetime` to a small number, for instance: `set updatetime=100`
Set `updatetime` to a small number, for instance: `set updatetime=100`

*WSL 2 issue*: Can not open browser when using WSL 2 with terminal Vim.

> if you are using Ubuntu you can install xdg-utils using `sudo apt-get install -y xdg-utils`
> checkout [issue 199](https://github.com/iamcco/markdown-preview.nvim/issues/199) for more detail.

Question: How can I change the dark/light theme?
#### *How can I change the dark/light theme?*

Answer: The default theme is based on your system preferences.
The default theme is based on your system preferences.
There is a button hidden in the header to change the theme. Place your mouse over the header to reveal it.

Question: How can I pass CLI options to the browser, like opening in a new window?
#### *How can I pass CLI options to the browser, like opening in a new window?*

Answer: Add the following to your NVIM init script:
Add the following to your NVIM init script:

*Linux*
```vimscript
function OpenMarkdownPreview (url)
execute "silent ! firefox --new-window " . a:url
endfunction
let g:mkdp_browserfunc = 'OpenMarkdownPreview'
```
Replace `firefox` with `chrome` if you prefer. Both browsers recognize the `--new-window` option.

Replace "firefox" with "chrome" if you prefer. Both browsers recognize the `--new-window` option.

*macOS*
```vimscript
function OpenMarkdownPreview (url)
execute "silent ! open -a Firefox -n --args --new-window " . a:url
endfunction
let g:mkdp_browserfunc = 'OpenMarkdownPreview'
```
Replace `Firefox` with `Google\ Chrome` or `Brave\ Browser` if you prefer. They all recognize the `--new-window` option.

### About vim support

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